There are 4 ways to get from Saint Charles to Joliet by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 49m$147–229Drive 267.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Charles to Jolietcar 267.8 mi
4h 37m$49–71Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 24m$74–382Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 56m$294–732
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Joliet is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Joliet is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Charles station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from NORTH HANLEY station and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Joliet is 269 miles. The road distance is 269.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Saint Charles to Joliet, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
Saint Charles to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Joliet is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Saint Charles to Joliet.
There are 50+ hotels available in Joliet.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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